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Alex Palou, of Spain, climbs into his car before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
High-speed art: Indy 500 driver helmets styled to stand out

By Mark Long May. 27, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

Kyle Larson stands in pit row during qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, puts on his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Celebrated weekend for 3 top racing series

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 09:12 AM EDT

The green flags drops, starting the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Blaney wins All-Star race, $1M 2 laps after thinking he won

By Stephen Hawkins May. 22, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

Drivers take the green flag to start Stage 1 of a NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

May. 22, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

Kyle Busch, front, and his crew show off their pole position rings after qualifications for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022.(AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez's car is pushed onto the track for qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

May. 21, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

Kyle Larson, center, signs autographs a he heads to pit road before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Runner-up Keselowski in different spot for NASCAR All-Star

By Stephen Hawkins May. 20, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - Kyle Larson takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, June 13, 2021. Reigning series Cup champion Larson has won his last two All-Star starts, last year in his debut season with Hendrick Motorsports after taking the checkered flag at the 2019 race in Charlotte while still with Chip Ganassi Racing. (AP Photo/Larry Papke, File)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

May. 20, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds his trophy after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AUTO RACING: All-Star break for Cup Series; F1 in Barcelona

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Vision of Hamlin, Jordan comes into focus with win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 16, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

Kurt Busch (45) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 15, 2022 06:42 PM EDT

Kyle Busch's No. 18 car is pushed to the track by crew members before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Bell earns third Cup Series pole of season at steamy Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

Chase Elliott, left, and Noah Gragson, right, walk to their cars before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

May. 14, 2022 06:01 PM EDT

Driver Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
From bummer to baby, Kyle Busch heads to Kansas on high note

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (6) looks to pass Corey LaJoie (7) in Turn 2 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series postseason grid already filling up fast

By Pete Iacobelli May. 09, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Joey Logano runs up the race track after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Logano bumps Byron on next-to-last lap for Darlington win

By Pete Iacobelli May. 08, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) attempts to pass Austin Dillon (3) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 08, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Logano takes NASCAR pole; Elliott, Harvick, Hamlin to rear

May. 07, 2022 05:04 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Former NASCAR Cup Series champions Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick will start at the rear of the field Sunday at Darlington Raceway. ...

Driver Brad Keselowski sings along with Chris Tomlin as he holds his daughter Autumn during an Easter service before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Next Gen vs. Old School: New car gets 1st Darlington test

By Pete Iacobelli May. 07, 2022 04:20 PM EDT